Hi there, nice to meet you!
I’m Nagi, and RecipeTin Eats is my corner of the internet!
I’m the voice, cook and eater behind RecipeTin Eats. I create recipes, take photos of them, write them up and make recipe tutorial videos. Oh, and I have a food bank – RecipeTin Meals – and I wrote a cookbook too!
I live in beautiful Sydney, Australia, and have an unhealthy obsession with all things food and my dog Dozer, an abnormally large and very cheeky golden retriever.
When I say he’s “abnormally large”, I mean it! Proof:
(OK, possibly I am a little on the short side too….😂)
My recipes
My website reflects my philosophy on food and cooking – fast, creative, clever and fresh.
That’s fast meals for busy weeknights.
Creative new ideas and fresh takes on favourites to shortcut preparation, cut down on cost and create food with style.
Clever cooking so that you don’t sacrifice taste just because you’re short on time and on a budget. I’ll show you how to get gourmet flavours out of budget ingredients and how you can get organised so it’s a breeze to serve up nourishing meals to your family that will knock their socks off.
And fresh meals that are made from scratch. I don’t use store bought packet mixes or canned soup.
My recipes are cost conscious, made using everyday ingredients and (mostly) pretty healthy. I don’t use a tub of cream or blocks of cream cheese in every sauce, and I only deep fry when I really think it’s worth it.
But, sometimes I feel the need to unleash the demon within. 🙂
OK, maybe a little more than sometimes……
A bit about me …
Born in Japan, raised in Sydney, Australia, I’ve travelled the world from Europe to the Middle East, across Asia and America.
In a previous life, I worked in corporate finance. Though I thoroughly enjoyed my “first” career, I wanted to pursue a future where my passion really lies – food. 🙂
Today, I’m extremely fortunate to be able to say that I make a living doing what I truly love – creating and sharing my favourite recipes with people from all over the world.
Growing up, budget was tight and even though my mother worked full time, we dined like royalty because she was so creative in the kitchen. And this is why I know it’s possible to make great, fresh food even if you’re short on time and on a budget.
The recipes on my blog draws on influences from my travels, my ever evolving fascination with how just a few simple ingredients can transform into something that tastes so amazing, and learning genius tricks from the masters of the world.
I want to show you how to make vibrant recipes made with everyday ingredients, spanning cuisines from around the world as well as classic comforts. Delicious recipes with the “wow” factor that are simple to make, cost effective and can often be prepared ahead.
I hope you find something on here to your taste! – Nagi x
What you will find on RecipeTin Eats
Seriously tasty simple recipes made using everyday ingredients. I don’t shop at gourmet stores.
Exciting New Ideas for Fast Midweek Meals.
Takeout favourites that truly taste like what you get at restaurants.
Easy recipes from around the world.
Can’t-Live-Without Classics. 🙂
Salads with oomph! Because if I’m having a salad as a meal, it’s got to be something special!
Cooking for a crowd. I like to entertain. So many of my recipes are convenient for cooking for a crowd, whether it be easy to make in large volumes, or make ahead.
Tried and tested recipes. I take great care to ensure my recipes work and are written concisely. I also add notes to help with substitutions (where possible) and explanations for things that I think may not be familiar to everyone.
What you won’t find on my blog
I don’t follow trends for the sake of it. I only share recipes I truly love. There will never be a cauliflower crust pizza on my blog.
I do not sacrifice taste just for the sake of reducing calories (or following a trend). My healthy recipes are accidentally healthy.
Food that looks pretty but tastes blah. Never, ever, ever!
Recipes with shortcuts that compromise on flavour. I will cheat at every opportunity. So long as it doesn’t compromise on flavour.
Difference in measures between countries
DID YOU KNOW….? Cups, tablespoons and teaspoon sizes differ between countries. For the vast majority of my recipes, the difference is not enough to affect the recipes – this mostly holds true for savoury recipes.
However, for baking recipes like cakes, slices, delicate desserts and especially cookies, the slight difference between measurements does matter.
So I ensure that my baking recipes are tested and written so that they will work for cooks in different countries. This also applies to any savoury recipes that are affected as well.
Oh – and I have a food bank!
During the height of the pandemic in 2021 when there was increased food insecurity in my community, I started my food bank, RecipeTin Meals, where we make homemade meals which are donated to the vulnerable.
I have 3 full time chefs who work in the kitchen making meals 5 days a week. Many of the recipes we use are from my website!
To learn more about RecipeTin Meals, pop over here. ❤️
Finally … Don’t be shy, say “Hi”!
Drop me an email and say hi! Due to the sheer number of messages I receive, I sadly cannot respond to every one. However I do my very best to reply where I can (unless you’re SPAM!). One thing I can assure you is that I will see your message! You can contact me here.
“People who love to eat are always the best people!” – Julia Child
~ Nagi xx
Hi Nagi
I have just found your blog. I am in Kincardine, on. Canada & I am looking forward to trying your recipes. They all look delicious
I hope you try them and love them Nancy! N x
Never followed blogs before. Yours will be my first. You seem to be someone I could truly like. The Smile and a dog wow!
I feel honoured! 🙂 I hope you enjoy the recipes – and giveaways are coming up too! N x
SA time 08h49
Good morning Nagi
All the way from SA. I really appreciate your cooking very much since I always have Ladies’ Clubs to cater for entertainment.
I will always use your quicker and easier method for my guests especially your receipies.
Love u
Kind regards
Audrey
I hope they are a hit Audrey, thanks so much for the feedback! N x
Hello Nagi. Love your blog ❤️ Tried your chicken curry a couple days ago, it was a big hit with the hubby. Can’t wait to try more recipes. So glad I stumbled on to your website.
Wahoo! That’s great to hear Valerie ❤️
i love all the recipes i have tried on your blog! but you don’t have a banoffee one 🙁 could you make one and upload a recipe for us??!
Hi Grace – pop a request on my recipe request page 🙂
Warming greeting from Hanoi, Vietnam. So glad to know your exciting, inspiring blog.
Hi Nagi! I followed your flat bread recipe and it was great. It was my first attempt to make flat bread and I’m looking forward to keep practicing making them. Thanks😀
How easy are they!? You’ll never have store bought again! N x
Thanks for your carnitas recipe and notes. I am doing the cooking before the browning Sous vide for 20 hours at 143.5 using an Anova. Email me if you want my impression using this method. I have done it before with another recipe and it was good. I suspect with yours it will be stellar! Thanks for your time, effort, and clear love of your craft.
Sounds amazing Daniel!
You look like a friend after my own heart! Similar upbringing! Brought up up in southern Alabama poor, with a Mom who could, & still can made something out of nothing! Work in the corporate world & find my sanity in a great day of weekend power cooking for family & friends! Live your site & look forward to more! Precious dog! Thanks for being you!
Oh shucks, thanks so much Rhonda! ❤️
Hi Nagi I live on Corsica island in France 🇫🇷
I liiiiike your web site
Best recipe I try today chocolate cake 🎂🍰🎉🔝👩🍳
Thanks so much Nathalie!! Enjoy the cake ❤️
Hi!
I was watching southern charm & they had an ’Australian private chef’ on an episode & thought it might be you 🙂 could it be!?
Thanks for all the great recipes, You’re my favorite foodie follow!
Definitely not me 😂
Hi Nagi, I want to tell you how grateful I am for all your amazing recipes. Every one of your recipes that i tried was delicious. Whenever i want to cook something I always look for it on your website first. You are truly the best chef ever. Thank you and God bless you.
Thanks so much Carmen, that’s so lovely to hear!!
Hi Nagi, I love your website, and try to make something almost every day from it. Thanks so much for your energy and radiance, love the way you introduce each recipe. Makes cooking fun and like an adventure! I never used to cook with passion, but now I do.
Thank you so much Jill, that’s so nice to hear ❤️
Hello Nagi, thanks so much for your great website and all your fantastic recipes. My sister and I have made lots of them.
I am hoping you might be able to give me help with a dinner I am planning. We are organising a dinner to raise money for our local bush fire brigade. The main course will be curries that are being made by locals but I need to make dessert to follow for about 100 people. It would be good to be able to make fairly well ahead. Any ideas you have for this would be very welcome. Cheers Mary
Hi Mary, sounds absolutely fabulous – what a kind soul you are! You want to make something that’s easy to make ahead/store and easy to serve, why not try brownies! To serve, heat them slightly and add a good scoop of ice ceam and salted caramel sauce! N x
Oh Nagi, thanks so much for that. Thats a great idea, I will worry no more. So very grateful xx
Hi Nagi I love your recipes you make everything look so easy. However hubby has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Are there any recipes you have that will help
I have try almost all your recipes and just love love them all. Thank you for making my life so much easier with all your quick and delicious recipes. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much Ann ❤️
Hello,
I just wanted to say that: I love your recipes. Just looking at them makes me hungry.
Keep up the with the great recipes.
Hugs!
Thanks so much Diane ❤️
I would to write to say that I have tried your recipes and the result were successful 😀
Thank you again for this wonderful site and receipts from all around the globe.
I was inspired by your rice with kale and garlic and every my toddler (picky eater) loves it 👌🏼👍🎉
Thanks so much for the great feedback Louby ❤️
The world is full of food books, mags and blogs….I love what you do on various platforms. Recipes are ‘spunky’, achievable and full of flavour. You should be very proud.
I love that word!!! Thanks so much Grant!
Hey, fantastic stuff. Great site. Keep up the fab work!
Thanks so much Bill!